Early Learning Educator (Room Leader)

Department of Education Victoria; Meeniyan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria’s Early Learning Victoria Meeniyan centre seeks an experienced Room Leader to guide a play-based program with a strong focus on safety and quality. You will lead planning and programming with educators and engage families to support a nurturing environment.

Open­ing near Meeniyan Primary School, the 57-place centre will operate under Victorian standards, with a focus on professional growth and child safety across the service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Early Childhood Room Leader delivering a high-quality play-based educational program.
• High-level understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Educations Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communities.
• Experience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care, guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations.
• Be responsible for leading the planning and programming in consultation with other educators to uphold the centre's educational program and philosophy, ensuring practices are in line with national standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with the management team to role model pedagogical practices aligned with the educational philosophy, foster a positive work culture by mentoring educators, as well as playing a key role in engaging with families to nurture a supportive environment

Skills

Early childhood leadership

Communication skills

Vulnerability awareness

Policy compliance

Education

ACECQA-approved diploma or working towards diploma

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Meeniyan VIC

22h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Early Learning Victoria (ELV), as part of the Department of Education, is leading the roll-out of 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032, with 18 currently operating. Our centres offer long day care, three and four-year-old kindergarten and pre-prep in accessible, play-based environments connected to local communities. We are committed to creating enriching work environments, encouraging professional growth and maintaining the highest standards of child safety.

ELV is approved for the Commonwealths Worker Retention Grant, which provides a 15% wage increase for eligible staff.

About the Role

Opening in 2027 and located near Meeniyan Primary School, Early Learning Victoria Meeniyan (interim name) is a 57-place centre located in in Meeniyan offering long day care and Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs.

This centre is located 152KMs from Melbourne and 15KMS from Leongatha.

• Lead the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care, guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations
• Be responsible for leading the planning and programming in consultation with other educators to uphold the centre's educational program and philosophy, ensuring practices are in line with national standards and regulations
• Collaborate with the management team to role model pedagogical practices aligned with the educational philosophy, foster a positive work culture by mentoring educators, as well as playing a key role in engaging with families to nurture a supportive environment

More information about this role can be found HERE.

About You

• Demonstrated experience as an Early Childhood Room Leader, delivering a high-quality play-based educational program
• High-level understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communities
• Experience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability

Qualifications and Experience

• ACECQA-approved diploma level qualification, or actively working towards a diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Valid Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications and completion of National Child Safety Training
• Agreement to a police check; an international police check must be provided for candidates who have resided outside of Australia for 12+ months in the last 10 years

Applying and Further Information

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 19 October 2026.

Please contact Kate Tripodi, Centre Director on ************@education.vic.gov.au for more information about the role, or to request adjustments for participation in the recruitment process.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions, visit the Department website.

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview